The Little Red Jeep - 1951 Willys CJ3A
History and Background
Year and Model: 1951 Willys CJ3A, Four Wheel Drive, Four Cylinder Engine
Purchased: (Used) from G.H. Tidwell of Bluefield, West Virginia Modifications: The metal top and sides were built and installed by James Beverly, second generation owner of Harrell & Beverly. The Virginias had a great amount of snow and ice so the top and sides (with doors) made it warmer. |
History as Written by James Beverly
During the late 1940s and most of the 1950s, I was employed by the Norfolk & Western Railway as tower and telegraph operator, between Bluefield and Welch, and Bluefield and Norton, Virginia. I could not get to these jobs without the Jeep. Also, a family business was started in Bluefield, VA during these times. The Jeep was a blessing there also. Upon Mr. Harrell (my father-in-law) retiring, we moved to Sanford, Florida in October 1959, which at that time was referred to as Celery City. What happened to the celery? The Little Red Jeep has been a great part of Harrell & Beverly Transmissions for well over 50 years (now 60+!) and it seems to all of us it is part of the family. Thank you very much. Sincerely, J.D. Beverly |